Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Birmingham vs Reading
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Form & key stats
Per game
Birmingham at home vs Reading away
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +70Birmingham
- Venue edge
- +33Birmingham
| BirminghamHome | Rating | ReadingAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,476 | Overall | 1,406 |
| 1,478 | Match venue | 1,444 |
| 1,478 | At home | 1,451 |
| 1,436 | Away | 1,444 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,414 | Attack | 1,455 |
| 1,541 | Defence | 1,456 |
| 1,412 | Home attack | 1,447 |
| 1,392 | Away attack | 1,459 |
| 1,547 | Home defence | 1,507 |
| 1,518 | Away defence | 1,454 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,535 | Goal environment | 1,587 |
| 1,495 | Home goals | 1,412 |
| 1,540 | Away goals | 1,675 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,492 | Close games | 1,426 |
| 1,478 | Winning margin | 1,400 |
Match venue compares Birmingham at home with Reading away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Starting lineups
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.